devein

verb

de·​vein (ˌ)dē-ˈvān How to pronounce devein (audio)
deveined; deveining; deveins

transitive verb

: to remove the dark dorsal vein from (shrimp)

Examples of devein in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most commercially-available shrimp are peeled, deveined, and pre-brined to help inhibit bacterial growth, explains Lucas McKinney, executive chef at Josephine’s in Houston Texas. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024 To save prep time, purchase peeled, deveined raw shrimp at the store, or ask the folks at the seafood counter to do the cleaning for you. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024 Unpeeled raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined: Can substitute with other sizes of shrimp if needed. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023 For ideal peel ‘n’ eat shrimp, devein the shrimp without removing the shell. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for devein 

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Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of devein was in 1953

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“Devein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devein. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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